Junior Environmental Scientist / Engineer / Technician

SNC-Lavalin; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in engineering services is seeking a Junior Environmental Scientist/Engineer/Technician in Kelowna, BC. The role involves supporting site assessment and remediation projects, providing a great opportunity for recent graduates to gain practical field experience with a diverse team dedicated to environmental stewardship. Competitive pay and a strong focus on work-life balance are offered.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule

Competitive pay and benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Graduate of diploma or degree program in environmental science or related field.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ArcGIS applications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field work focused on environmental assessment and monitoring.
• Support project managers in meeting client deliverables.
• Collect field data and prepare documentation for project teams.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organizational skills

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Bachelor's degree or technical diploma in environmental science, geoscience, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

ArcGIS

Job description

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Junior Environmental Scientist / Engineer / Technician

Apply locations CA.BC.Kelowna.1358 St. Paul Street, Suite 100 CA.BC.Vancouver.745 Thurlow St. CA.BC.Cranbrook.4500 Mennie Road time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R-133587

Job Description

Junior Environmental Scientist / Engineer / Technician

Come join us in reshaping the future with AtkinsRéalis. AtkinsRéalis is dedicated in engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

Location – Kelowna, BC

We are looking for engineers, scientists and technologists to join our Site Assessment and Remediation (SAR) in BC. You will be responsible for supporting our local environment team on a variety of projects in the site assessment, remediation, and environmental monitoring sectors. The ideal candidate is a graduate of a diploma or degree program, or a junior professional with some previous experience. You will report to a project manager / coordinator and gain experience working with experts in the environmental field.

Our SAR group offers consulting services in the following areas : Contaminated Site Assessment and Remediation, including Stage 1 and 2 Preliminary Site Investigations, as well as Detailed Site Investigations; Geotechnical Field Assessments; Environmental Permitting and Management, including environmental monitoring support for construction related projects; and Hydrogeology Field Assessments.

Our offices are located in attractive regions of BC, with quick access to arts & culture and a variety of outdoor activities including mountain biking, skiing, hiking, and water sports. AtkinsRealis offers a flexible work schedule and a relaxed office environment.

Your role within the team :

• Work directly with Project Managers and other project team members to meet client deliverables on time and on budget.
• Conduct local and remote field work as directed on a diverse range of sites, with a focus on health, safety, environment, and community.
• Execution of field programs for sampling and assessment of groundwater, surface water, soil, sediment, rock, and mine waste materials.
• Coordination and supervision of contractors.
• Calibration and operation, and maintenance of field instruments and equipment.
• Collection of field data and preparation of detailed documentation (e.g., monitoring data, field notes, site sketches, photographs, GPS data).
• Submission of field data and preparation of summaries for project team members.

Because we offer :

• The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients.
• An exciting environment where work-life balance is important.
• A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan.
• A work environment focused on health and safety.

The ideal candidate :

• Bachelor's degree or technical diploma in environmental science, geoscience, environmental or geological engineering, or another related discipline.
• Previous environmental or consulting work experience is an asset.
• Experience managing subcontractors and completing geologic or environmental drilling would be considered an asset.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (e.g., Outlook, Word, Teams and Powerpoint) and ArcGIS applications.
• As the position will involve field work, the candidate must be able to lift up to 40 lbs, be willing to work in varying climatic conditions, and be willing to travel to remote locations and work away from home for extended periods.
• Mechanical aptitude is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid Class 5 BC driver's license.

Are you up for this challenge? Apply today and join our team to help engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People.

Click here to find out more about Odyssey, our Canadian early career development program designed to help new graduates integrate into our corporate culture, build their internal network and develop their full potential.

Expected compensation for this role is between $60,000 - $70,000 annually. Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, location, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds, and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion, or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis , we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

About Us

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital. News and information are available at Atkinsrealis or follow us on LinkedIn .

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